WIP Wednesday - 01/30/08
I've been MIA this week. Sometime mid-week, I got an odd scratchy throat, followed rapidly by the flu that ate Miami. I spent as much of Friday as I could (other than work) and much of the weekend in bed, hacking up a lung with chills and fever, and generally wishing I was somewhere else. I think I'm back now, at least to my virtual reality. Unfortunately for my posting prowess (such as it is), in the world of reality reality, I still won't be here much in the next week. D and I are off to the east coast for a quick tour with the families and for the christening of the 2 nephews.
To entertain y'all until I get back, here's my current WIP Wednesday update for this week.
Project #1: Nevis Cardigan: I finished sleeve #2. Gotta love chunky yarn, eh? I won't get the blocking and seaming done on this since it's not really a portable project, so this will be on hold until next week when we get back.
Oops. Looks like helper kitty ear snuck into the edge of that photo. Imagine that.
Goal: On Hold for travel.
Project #2: Rattlesnake Creek Socks: I finished the leg on sock #2 and I'm ready to start the heel.
Goal: I'm taking this with me as travel project #1. I'm hoping when I get back, I'll have these completely off the needles or pretty dang close. The pattern is just about ready for posting, and hopefully then, I'll have tidied up any weird-isms in it and will let you know when that will be available through my free patterns.
Project #3; No-More-Humdrum Mittens: I am pretty close to my goal. I finished the hand of the mitten, and just need to work the thumb and darn in the ends. This one's gonna have to wait too, I'm afraid, since it's not particularly travel-worthy with lots of needles and charts and yarns.
Goal: On Hold for travel.
I am planning on taking the Rattlesnake Creek socks with me, and then I am trying to decide if I should take a second pair of (half-done) socks - Spey Valley from Nancy Bush's Knitting on the Road, or take another pair in a slightly more complex pattern to keep me occupied on the plane. Hm....
PS - New shop items will be ready to go when I get back too, so look for that post sometime mid-week!
All for now...
Happy trails! Definitely take more than one plane project. Choices are often good. Hope you recover well. That one sounds like it sucks.
Posted by:Laurie | January 30, 2008 at 04:43 AM
Well, that was a lousy weekend. I hope this one is much better for you.
Posted by:Chris | January 30, 2008 at 05:29 AM
It was so good to see you last night. Love the Rattlesnake Creek socks! Spey Valley is one of my favorite sock patterns. It's entertaining, easy (after the fun cuff) and nice to wear, too. Have a good trip and stay warm!
Posted by:margene | January 30, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Feel better soon!!
Posted by:Stitch-n-Snitch | January 30, 2008 at 06:47 AM
The flu, yuck. Glad you are feeling better now. Have a fun trip!
Posted by:Karen | January 30, 2008 at 07:31 AM
I foolishly assumed you were off ahorseback during the beautiful weather. Sorry to hear you were down and almost out.
Have a good trip.
I look forward to giving the Rattlesnake pattern a knit. It's really a cool one.
Posted by:Cathy | January 30, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Have a great trip (no snow in the forecast) and wave as you fly over Connecticut, okay?!
Posted by:Marcia Cooke | January 30, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Travel safe, and feel better!
Anne in Calgary
Posted by:Anne B. | January 30, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Have a great trip - I'm looking forward to the Rattlesnakes! (Socks, of course)
Posted by:Cheryl S. | January 30, 2008 at 09:50 AM
I hope you have a good trip. I'm travelling on Monday, too. Must be the (off) season for it!
Posted by:AmyP | January 30, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Sorry to hear how ill you have been! I hope you are packing lots of vitamins and remedies in that travel bag as well as knitting, since it isn't much fun being sick on the go... have a good time!
Posted by:Birdsong | January 30, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Have a safe trip!
Posted by:keri | January 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Definitely take more than one project with you!
Are you going to see the nephew that loves Happy? Too bad you couldn't take her along... :-)
Have a safe and enjoyable trip!
Posted by:Nicole | January 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Glad you are feeling better! As a veteran of more than one delayed flight, I'd definitely take more than one travel project. But, I get bored easily too. :)
Posted by:Margaret | January 30, 2008 at 03:15 PM
oh I'm waiting for the new shop items!!!!!
Glad you are well for the trip!
Posted by:kathy b | January 30, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I'm glad you're feeling better in time for your trip. No fun traveling with the Ick! Have a wonderful visit.
Posted by:Sheepish Annie | January 30, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Be well and travel safely!! Where on the east coast will you be? I am looking forward to seeing your rattlesnake socks :-)
Posted by:Kim | January 31, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Oh, yuck, I'm sorry you're sick. :-( Getting on a plane while sick is even worse than getting on a plane while well.
I'd go with simple socks for traveling. Spey Valley sounds like a great idea.
Posted by:Beth S. | January 31, 2008 at 08:42 AM
see, and I thought you must be dying vats and vats of new fibre and new colours... That crud has been being passed about over here too... it gifted me for Christmas, lots and lots of tea and lots and lots of garlic made me feel better, though the garlic may not be the thing if you are getting on the plane... hope you're better soon!
Posted by:Liz | January 31, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Feel better fast! Who horsie sits when you're away?
Posted by:Carol | January 31, 2008 at 01:00 PM